Woman Tells Cousin She’s The Reason She’s Re-Considered Adoption

After facing fertility issues, a woman and her husband considered adoption as an option, but her cousin’s behavior toward her adoptive parents made her rethink it. The cousin reunited with her biological parents and started neglecting her adoptive parents , which broke their hearts. When the woman announced her pregnancy, the cousin questioned why she didn’t adopt instead. The woman finally confronted her cousin and told her the truth about why they reconsidered adoption. Now, the woman wonders if she’s the a**hole for being honest. Read on to find out more .

An anonymous user shares a personal story about adoption.

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Birth daughter lashes out at uncle for voicing hurt feelings

Tiffany’s bond with bio family strains relationship with adoptive parents.

Woman accuses family of being unsupportive after breaking promises

Woman shares success with medical-assisted conception amid adoption backlash.

Woman confronts cousin for mistreating her adoptive parents. AITA?

Woman tells cousin adoption reconsidered due to cruel behaviour

A woman shares how she considered adoption after facing fertility issues but encountered opposition from her cousin. The cousin, who is adopted herself, has been acting hurtful and neglectful towards her adoptive parents while flaunting her relationship with her biological family. This behaviour has caused the woman to reconsider her choice of adoption and opt for medical-assisted conception instead. The cousin’s reaction to this decision has been hostile and accusatory, leading the woman to question whether she made the right decision. Read on to find out more about this complicated family situation and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Pushing for answers can lead to hard truths. NTA.

Adoptees and birth parents agree: Tiffany is cruel and selfish

NTA for telling cousin truth about adoption, but tensions high.

Cousin demands reason for not adopting, gets served with NTA

Adoption isn’t a magical solution for everyone. NTA.

Adoptive parents discuss importance of open communication with their children ❤️

Adoption is complex and not a panacea, but reconnecting is hard.

Cousin called terrible, but OP is NTA

Adoptee shares the reality of adoption, anything can happen … even with kind adoptive parents. OP’s decision clouded by one situation.

Adoption is complicated and not painless, but watching a nightmare scenario?

Toxic cousin gets called out for meddling in adoption decision

Adopted commenters share different experiences with bio family and adoptive parents ❤️

Tiffany gets a reality check and it’s a wake-up call

Uncovering the truth behind the adoption reconsideration

Adoptees can be assholes, but it’s wrong to generalize their experiences. ESH

Commenter deemed NTA for voicing opinion on cousin’s behaviour.

NTA shuts down immature cousin’s nosy questions. ‍♀️

Commenter suggests considering the cousin’s upbringing and family dynamics

Adoption can be traumatic for both the adoptee and adopter.

Engaging and supportive comment section about family building choices ❤️

Asking for honesty has consequences NTA wins

The potential impact of cultural and racial differences in adoption

Logical NTA points out cousin’s emotional inconsistency in adoption debate

Rejection is a risk with all children, biological or not. ESH.

Consideration for different perspectives in family relationships

Adopting is a personal choice. Respect is earned, not obligated.

Adoptive cousin reconnects with biological relatives for answers and knowledge

Commenter praises OP and calls out cousin’s lack of gratitude.

Cousin not at fault, judgemental comment with no context.

NTA for reconsidering adoption but Tiffany is TA ⚖️

Adopted child defends parents against disrespectful birth mother

Adopted person defends adoptive parents over bio family. NTA

Adopted daughter shuns loving adoptive parents after finding bio parents.

Empathetic reply suggests Tiffany isn’t solely to blame

NTA. Adopting is great but cousin’s behavior was horrific

Supporting adoptee’s search for birth family is crucial. NAH.

Redditors’ birth-parents worries made me reconsider adoption

NTA commenter discusses adoptee rights and birth family reunions.